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The City of Oroville is asking voters to approved a new six-year EMS levy to replace the levy that ends this year. The new levy will be for the same amount as the current levy at 50 cents per $1,000 of property valuation. Gary De Von/GT file photo

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Oroville will seek approval of new six-year EMS Levy

The Oroville City Council approved Resolution #595 authorizing the city to seek renewal of the six-year EMS levy…

The USFS uses prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation and hazardous forest fuels to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.. USFS photo

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Colville National Forest begins Prescribed Fire Operations

The Colville National Forest announced April 16 that it is beginning prescribed fire operations on the Tonasket, Republic,…

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Tonasket School District to offer free Summer Food Service for kids

Tonasket School District will be sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program with free meals for children up to…

The Tonasket High School Knowledge Bowl team placed second in the State competition held at Wenatchee High School on March 22. A total of 93 teams from all sized schools from throughout the state participated in the competition. Susan McCue Knowledge Bowl Coach most teams had six members so they could sub in and out. “Our small three man team stayed the course and placed first in their division, qualifying them for the championship rounds. After a grueling five hours in the morning, they took a short break and returned for two more hours in which they took second place. This is unprecedented. It was a pleasure to watch all the brilliant students from all over Washington compete at the highest intellectual level. An amazing collection of minds.” said McCue. TSD/submitted photo

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Board commends Knowledge Bowl Team on their success

Superintendent Kevin Young commended the THS Knowledge Bowl team, which recently achieved an impressive second-place finish at state.

The documentary <em>Our Mr. Matsura</em> will be screening in a free premier at the Omak Theater on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April. 19.

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Free screenings of Our Mr. Matsura documentary to premiere in Omak

Our Mr. Matsura, a documentary about the Japanese frontier photographer who adopted the Okanogan as his home, will…

A vibrant new piece of public art inspired by the natural beauty of the Okanogan Highlands (OHA) has been unveiled at the outdoor garden of the Tonasket Natural Foods Co-Op in Tonasket. Submitted photo

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New Public Art Installation in Tonasket showcases the Great Blue Heron

‘Hank’ the blue heron, a new mural inspired by the natural beauty of the Okanogan Highlands, is located…

WVC has selected students Micah Lee, Keira Martinez-Pinargote and Charlee Buchert to the All-Washington Academic Team program which recognizes and honors the state’s finest higher education students.

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Wenatchee Valley College announces 2025 All-Washington Academic Team Members

Three WVC students, Micah Lee, Keira Martinez-Pinargote and Charlee Buchert, were named to the 2025 All-Washington Academic Team.

Spring Clean-up is this month in Oroville and Tonasket. Submitted/GT file photo

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Spring Clean-Ups for Oroville and Tonasket

NORTH COUNTY – Oroville and Tonasket have both planned Spring Clean-ups for their communities in April.

Gary De Von/staff photoHelen Casey is retiring after 54 years in the banking industry. A special party will be held for her on Friday, April 4 at the Oroville branch of Umpqua Bank. Gary De Von/staff photo

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Umpqua’s Helen Casey retiring after over 50 years in banking

Helen Casey, a familiar sight at Umpqua Bank, will be putting in her last day on Friday, April…

Fentanyl laced pills and guns seized near Oroville in 2023. In appealing for support from the City of Tonasket, Josh Petker, Commander of the North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force, said, “We’re talking about pounds of fentanyl in this community. We are not talking dime bags, it’s pounds. That’s where our focus is right now with the limited staffing we have.” NCWNTF photo

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Tonasket Council approves letter to aid narcotics task force

Josh Petker, the Supervisor of the NCWNTF, requested a letter of support from Tonasket to aid in its…

Washington State Seventh District Legislatgors

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Seventh District lawmakers invite the public to participate in a telephone town hall meeting on Thursday, March 27 at 6 p.m.

OLYMPIA – Seventh District lawmakers Sen. Shelly Short and Reps. Hunter Abell and Andrew Engell invite the public…

The decision to demolish the building formally known as the Tonasket Police Department was not made lightly, as it held sentimental value for many residents who remember the historical significance. Over the past serveral years, city officials have discussed the future of the building, during Tonasket City Council meetings. While future plans have not been set in stone, city officials are considering future plans to expand city hall and the public library. Laura Knowlton/staff photo

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Tonasket bids farewell to former police headquarters

Early the morning of March 19 marked the end of an era and new possibilities as the former…

The new land use map being proposed for adoption by the City of Oroville. Highlands & Associates Image

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City planner reviews proposed changes to Oroville Zoning Code

Oroville City Planner Kurt Denison reviewed the proposed Revised Zoning Code with the city council at their Tuesday,…